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Alafiya Shabbir

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The lighting world is full of ceritifications and ratings and symbols that can get very confusing if you don't know what they all mean. This is a quick guide to the symbols and certifications you'll find on our website.

Understanding the differences between each type of vapor proof lighting can be a little difficult. To help you pick which one works best for you, we’ve outlined some of the specific functional uses for each of our fixtures – the FW4, LFW, and LFX ranges of LED vapor proofs.

One of the most helpful accessories to a light fixture is the motion sensor. These sensors are available in a number of different varieties, but each serves essentially the same purpose: to notice movement in a designated area. This technology is obviously useful in security applications, especially when paired with an alarm system, but it can also add a convenience factor, or a little flair, to your lighting.

Now that you have an idea of which lights (and how many) you need to protect your property, consider if you can improve their functionality with some additional accessories. Being able to see potential threats, and using light as a deterrent are great ideas, but if you are not comfortable enough yet, don’t stop there!

Lighting is about more than just illumination. Yes, it’s useful to see in the dark, but lights can also be used as decoration, as accent pieces, or the focus of today’s article, for security.

In the United States, a home intrusion is committed every 15 seconds, equalling about 2.5 million households annually. And while this is a decrease from previous years, the value of items stolen per burglary has gone up. In fact, by the time you’ve finished reading this article, at least 8 new intrusions will have taken place.

It's important to know the terminology of the trade before you begin your lighting project. Understanding what you need and being able to match it with lighting features and descriptions will make sure your project turns out the way you wanted it to.

This list, while not exhaustive, is a great way to get started on understanding the technical aspects of picking the right light for you.

As a follow-up to our earlier post on indoor lighting, we've created an explanation on the different types of lights available for outdoor lighting.

Outdoor lighting decisions combine aspect of functionality, aesthetic appeal, and security, where one fixture can oftentimes serve multiple purposes. Knowing how to identify and combine the different lighting options available can help you take your outdoor lighting projects to the next level.

We’re excited to announce the start of our new blog series, Lightbulb Moments. It’s going to be a series on lighting applications, taking you from the planning stages straight through to getting you ready for installation.